Gregory Weeks

TL;DR: This is the first large scale study to develop and test a pharmacist-led system change intervention program initiated during patient hospitalisation in Australian public hospitals and if successful, the program could be considered for wider implementation across other hospitals.

TL;DR: The majority of smokers had attempted quitting in the previous 12 months; NRT was a popular cessation treatment, although it was not used as recommended by most; this suggests a need for assistance in the selection and optimal use of cessation aids for hospitalised smokers.

TL;DR: There was interest in exploring whether a UK non‐medical prescribing course could be adopted for the Australian environment.

TL;DR: Initial evaluation suggests that the 21-item challenges to stopping smoking scale is a valid and reliable instrument that can be used in research and clinical settings to assess challenges to starting smoking.

TL;DR: Support exists for ED pharmacists to expand their medication-related roles and their therapeutic suggestions within a 'consultative' framework are more beneficial than written advice, however, issues relating to resourcing, hours of service, service focus, statutory restrictions and training support for extended roles require resolution.